West Ham United are still negotiating a deal for Czech international midfielder Lukas Masopust, with the Rangers-linked Patrik Hrosovsky lined up to replace him at Slavia Prague, according to eFotbal.
While many Premier League clubs are targeting proven, top-flight experience and low-cost, low-risk signings during an era of financial uncertainty, the Hammers are looking towards eastern Europe instead.
Inspired by Tomas Soucek’s superb spell at the London Stadium, David Moyes’ side has shown an interest in two of his former Slavia Prague teammates.
A deal for rampaging right-back Vladimir Coufal is dead in the water with the ink drying on a new long-term contract, although Masopust might still be on his way to the English capital before the early October transfer deadline.
Reports from Czech Republic claim West Ham have had a £4 million bid rejected by Slavia but talks are still ongoing.
eFotbal says the Hammers are “intensively negotiating” a deal that would see the 11-cap international wearing claret and blue and reunited with Soucek in London.
Interestingly, reigning Czech champions Slavia Prague already have a replacement lined up in the shape of Genk’s Slovakia star Patrik Hrosovsky.
iSport suggested last week Steven Gerrard’s Rangers wanted the £3.5 million-rated enforcer on a season-long loan – but Slavia have money in the bank and a star midfielder or two who need to be replaced.
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